Sodium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer

INCI: SODIUM ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/MA COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (polymer)
Function
Binding, film forming, hair fixing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Synthetic polymer; sodium salt variant of ethyl ester of PVM/MA; primarily used in hair styling/fixative products

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Synthetic polymer; sodium salt variant of ethyl ester of PVM/MA; primarily used in hair styling/fixative products The EU classifies Sodium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Sodium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Sodium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer functions as: Binding, film forming, hair fixing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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